The invention relates to an assembly for preparing a beverage suitable for consumption. Tothat end, the assembly (1) is provided with at least a first covering (2) and a firstingredient (4) included in the at least first covering, the first ingredient comprisinga substance such as milk powder/creamer, sugar and like additives soluble orextractable in a liquid such as water. The assembly is further provided with asecond ingredient (14), the second ingredient comprising a soluble or extractablesubstance such as ground coffee or tea while the second ingredient forms partof a substantially rigid body (16).